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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: reynolds243 on April 29, 2014, 09:08:28 PM

Title: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: reynolds243 on April 29, 2014, 09:08:28 PM
 am going to get an M2 20 gauge in the next few months when i can find a good deal one and sell my Franchi. I am torn on getting a 24 or 26" barrel though, i have heard people having issues with the 24" being very finicky with patterning which is a tad concerning. I would only be using it for turkey and dove hunting so was leaning to a 24" but it really will all come down to which one i find the best deal on.

anyway anyone have a 24" or have experience with one and have an opinion? also anyone know of a super hush hush place to find one on a good deal :)?
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: outdoors on April 29, 2014, 09:18:59 PM
I HAVE THE 26" AND I NEVER HAD THE TIME TOO DIAL IT IN
AS OF RIGHT NOW THE SET UP , WILL PUT 16 BB IN THE HEAD @ NECK AT 42yds
SORRY I DONT HAVE BETTER DETAILS   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: chris30br on April 29, 2014, 09:27:25 PM
I have a 24" m2 and don't see the need for an extra 2" of barrel. It pattens insanely well with a Sumtoy choke
Federal Hw 7's
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: chris30br on April 29, 2014, 09:29:16 PM
Same gun and choke with tss
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: 224TH on April 29, 2014, 10:50:52 PM
What choke are you using? Those look really nice.
224TH
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: chris30br on April 29, 2014, 11:19:58 PM
Sumtoy .562-5
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: Birdyblaster on April 29, 2014, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: chris30br on April 29, 2014, 09:29:16 PM
Same gun and choke with tss

Holy crap, that's an awesome pattern!
Title: Re: Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input
Post by: surehuntsalot on May 04, 2014, 07:54:12 PM
26 for me
I just like a 26" on a 20ga. shoots better to me,just my .02